Wenstar Foundation
Wenstar Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $206K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $12K.
Wenstar Foundation at a glance
In short: Wenstar Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,000
- +27.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,167
- +6.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $206,489
- -0.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Wenstar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Direct Relief ($2K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wenstar Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $7K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Donations | $2,000 |
| American High School Fremont Unified School District Fremont, CA | Donations | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara San Jose, CA | Donations | $1,500 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Donations | $800 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | Donations | $700 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | Donations | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $206,489 | $11,987 | $13,172 | $7,000 | 6 | $14,385 | $11,831 | $13,319 |
| 2025 | $207,674 | $10,351 | $12,021 | $5,500 | 5 | $11,605 | $11,205 | $12,705 |
| 2024 | $209,404 | $10,853 | $10,587 | $5,000 | 6 | $11,228 | $10,285 | $11,013 |
| 2023 | $209,078 | $13,815 | $12,507 | $6,900 | 5 | $13,754 | $13,677 | $11,462 |
| 2022 | $207,818 | $10,034 | $11,509 | $5,000 | 5 | $10,154 | $9,915 | $12,494 |
| 2021 | $209,336 | $8,301 | $10,407 | $5,000 | 6 | — | $8,537 | $11,378 |
| 2020 | $211,660 | $9,164 | $9,932 | $4,200 | 4 | — | $8,992 | $11,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wenstar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wenstar Foundation is led by Yu Shu, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Yu Shu
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Wu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wenstar Foundation
How much does Wenstar Foundation give each year?
Wenstar Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Wenstar Foundation's typical grant size?
Wenstar Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,150, and its average grant was $1,167, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wenstar Foundation give grants?
Wenstar Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (11%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does Wenstar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Wenstar Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donations" (6 grants).
Who are Wenstar Foundation's largest grantees?
Wenstar Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Direct Relief ($2,000), American High School Fremont Unified School District ($1,500) and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wenstar Foundation?
Wenstar Foundation reported $206K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wenstar Foundation's EIN?
Wenstar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4795866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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